§ Toxic plants · Colchicaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is flame lily toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Flame lily (Gloriosa superba) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Critical, level 4 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney failure, liver damage, bone marrow suppression and liver failure. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Colchicaceae plants toxic to pets
Flame lily belongs to the Colchicaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about flame lily and pets
Is flame lily toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists flame lily as toxic to cats.
Is flame lily toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists flame lily as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats flame lily?
Signs include drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney failure, liver damage, bone marrow suppression and liver failure. Plant Smart rates it Critical, level 4 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.